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Home Discover Visit These 10 Biosphere Reserves in India If You Really Love Nature
by Sreshti Verma
Visit These 10 Biosphere Reservesin India If You Really Love Nature
India is the seventh largest country in the world
and inhabits hundreds of di erent cultures within
itself. Along with cultural diversity, India is also to
home to several biosphere reserves. These
biosphere reserves in India play a huge role in
conservation of wildlife, tribal communities and
unique forests.
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There are several reserves and national parks in
India that protect an array of ora and fauna. Every
reserve in the list has been declared so, as it the
natural habitat of one or many endangered species,
such as the Asian Tiger.
These are some of the most vast and important
biosphere reserves in India.
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1. Achanakmar-Amarkantak BiosphereReserve
A highly signi cant watershed of peninsular India,
the Achanakmar-Amarkantak reserve was recently
added to the list of UNESCO's most protected and
signi cant biosphere reserves in the world. The
Achanakmar-Amarkantak, like many biosphere
reserves in India, is shared by two states – Madhya
Pradesh and Chattisgarh. The dense forest, which
hosts unique ora and fauna is also the source of
three major river systems, which are the lifeline of
central India. The Narmada, Johilla and the Son
River, all three originate from this biosphere
reserve.
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While you are there: Make sure to visit the ancient
temples of Kalachuri, which are the foundations of
the ourishing civilisation in Central India. The
Dudh Dhara Falls are a real spectacle when visited
during the monsoon. And de nitely do not miss out
on the Narmada Udgam Temple, the holy place
which marks the beginning of the mighty Narmada
River in Amarkantak.
2. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
Any list of biosphere reserves in India is not
complete without mentioning the Western Ghats. A
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UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Western Ghats
have been divided into two parts, one of which
along with three other national parks, makes the
expanse of Agasthymalai Biosphere Reserve. The
eco-regions of moist deciduous forests of Western
Ghats, the montane rain forest and Shola, come
together to shelter a collection of over 2,000
varieties of medicinal plants, 50 rare and
endangered species, such as the Asian Elephant
and the Kanikaran people who are one of the oldest
surviving ancient tribes in the world.
While you are there: De nitely try out some
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adventure activities, such as zip-lining, camping,
etc at Thenmala. Pay a visit to the museum which
gives an insight into the story of Kanikkaran people
and how they have been preserving their home
long before it was declared a biosphere reserve.
Perched on the highest hill in Agasthyamalai
Biosphere Reserve is the temple of
Agasthyakoodam – a place that makes for a great
hike and gives a panoramic view of the forest.
3. Cold Desert (Pin Valley National Parkand surroundings; Chandratal andSarchu & Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary)
Of all the biosphere reserves in India, the Cold
Desert is probably the most fascinating. Situated in
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the western Himalayas, this reserve marks its area
within Himachal Pradesh and in Pakistan (Skardu).
But the terrain matches that of a high altitude
Himalayan desert, which is host to some very
unique biodiversity. Mostly known for the
preservation of the extremely rare Snow Leopard,
the area also serves an important role in the history
of Buddhism in India. The massive reserve is 7,770
square kilometres vast and includes the Pin Valley
National Park, Chandratal, Sarchu and Kibber
Wildlife Sanctuary.
While you are there: The best way to truly grasp the
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beauty of Cold Desert is to take a 10-day long trek
from the Pin Valley to the Parvati Valley via Pin
Bhabha Pass. You can also take a long road trip
from either Manali or Shimla and visit the highest
(occupied throughout the year) village in Asia,
Kibber. En route, make a mandatory stop at the
glorious and awe-inspiring Key Monastery.
4. Gulf of Mannar
The large shallow bay owing into the Laccadive
Sea, Indian Ocean, that lies between the south
eastern most point of India and west coast of Sri
Lanka, is known as the Gulf of Mannar. This gulf is
one of the very few biosphere reserves in India,
which is shared by another country. The Mannar
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Bay and Island is only separated from the Palk Bay
in Sri Lanka by a limestone bridge which is known
as the Ramsethu. The pearl banks of Mannar have
been the primary source of income for its people for
over 2,000 years.
While you are there: Visit the fascinating village of
Dhanushkodi, which was suddenly and completely
abandoned by its people to escape a
hurricane/tsunami. You can de nitely go over to
Mannar Island, and stand on the Ram Sethu, which
was once considered only to be a mythological
fable.
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5. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses
85% of the island Great Nicobar. The 12-km forest
bu er zone provides a protective shield to the rare
biodiversity, which Nicobar Reserve is home to.
This is just as far as tourists are allowed to go, as
within this reserve also lie tribal communities,
which continue to ourish as they did centuries
ago. The Campbell Bay National Park and Galathea
National Park also incorporate this biosphere.
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While you are there: The Great Nicobar is easily
connected to Andaman islands. You can head to
the popular Radhanagar Beach or Havelock Island
to experience India's best water sports. The
Baratang Island is known for the marvellous
formations of the limestone caves, and can be
visited for a small-scale caving expedition.
6. Nanda Devi National Park
The highly auspicious peak of Nanda Devi (25,646
) lies at the centre of Nanda Devi National Park, a
biosphere reserve in Uttarakhand. The Valley of
Flowers, the most popular part of Nanda Devi
National Park has also been declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. The elevated reserve is a
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sanctuary to some very endangered species such as
the Himalayan black bear, snow leopard and brown
bear. Nanda Devi National Parks have over 25
mountain peaks within its massive premise,
therefore making it a favourite with mountaineers
and trekking enthusiasts.
While you are there: An 11-day trek takes you all
around the major charms of Nanda Devi National
Park, from crossing to rivers to visiting the holiest
shrines in India. You can also visit the place solely
for pilgrimage purposes, and skip the strenuous
trekking altogether.
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7. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
As mentioned before, any list of biosphere reserves
in India would be incomplete without mentioning
the marvellous Western Ghats. The Nilgiri
Biosphere Reserve is made of the Nilgiri Hills and
Western Ghats, spreading over 6,000 square
kilometres in area. This expanse is shared between
three states, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka,
and is also possibly the largest biosphere reserve in
India.
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While you are there: You can experience the
vastness of Nilgiris by taken a permitted road trip
from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu. The Ooty Botanical
Gardens and tea estates can also be visited for a
small glimpse into the variety of ora, which is
spread around the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills.
The beautiful Pykara Lake and Waterfalls are also a
must see for every nature lover.
8. Nokrek National Park
Not far from the West Garo Hills of Meghalaya, lies
the North Eastern belt of biosphere reserves in
India. The Nokrek National park is a hotspot of
biodiversity in Meghalaya and areas around it. The
Nokrek is well known for its remnant population of
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Red Panda, who have otherwise disappeared from
every other place except India. Since 1960, Nokrek
Biosphere Reserve has carefully monitored and
successfully preserved the population of dying Red
Panda. Nokrek is also known to be the home of
Asian Elephants and an uncertain number of tigers.
While you are there: Take a day trek to Nokrek
National Park's highest peak. You can also do a
hike to the stunning Rongband Dare waterfalls. The
Balpakram National Park is known for the Siju
Cave, which is a very long cave lled with water
and makes for an o eat adventurous exploration.
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9. Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve
The Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve is home to the
mighty Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh. The
UNESCO declared Panchmarhi and its collection of
sanctuaries, Bori Sanctuary and Satpura National
Park a designated biosphere reserve in 2009.
While you are there: The Pandava Caves are a
famous tourist attraction in Panchmarhi, as it is
said that the place gets its name from these ve
caves where the ve Pandavas stayed during exile.
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The existence of civilisation in Panchmarhi dates
way before Pandavas – in the cave shelters of
Mahadeo Hills, you can nd rock painings, which
are an estimated 10,000 years old.
10. Sundarbans
The mangrove and freshwater swamp forests of
Sundarbans are considered natural wonders of the
world, as their unique ecological and geological
conditions have sheltered some rare and exclusive
species of plants and animals. The Sundarbans, in
their entirety (including the part in Bangladesh) are
the world's largest single block of tidal mangrove
forest in the world. The Sundarbans spreads across
over 10,000 square kilometres and are the largest
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reserve for Bengal Tiger.
While you are there: Most de nitely visit the main
temple of Bonbibi, the goddess of Sundarbans who
locals believe, can even save people from tiger
attacks. The history of Sundarbans is very rich, but
due to the constant ooding, not many remains
have survived to tell the story. But for those curious
to know the history of civilisation at Sundarbans,
you must the ruins of a 400-year-old temple at
Netidhopani.
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